Oak Brook Hills Marriott, Oak Brook, IL. This annual networking and information event for the Hydraulic Institute (HI), the largest pump association and global authority on pumps and pumping systems, is held in conjunction with the Pump Systems Matter Fall Sponsor Meeting. The latter provides corporate executives, engineers, members and sponsors with the latest information on emerging trends, standards, management strategies, legislative issues and cost efficiencies.

The theme for this year's Fall Management and Technical Meeting is "Transcending Markets & Technology: Pump & System Optimization & Efficiency. There will be about 50 committee meetings, plenary sessions and pump knowledge series workshops in addition to a CEO networking event and golf tournament. Attendance is open to HI members, associate members, Standard's Partners and eligible prospective members.